Thursday, June 19, 2025

 #The Museum of Lies


Cary Scott's remarkable life story of spectacular good fortune, mixed with soul-crushing abuse, is frankly unbelievable.

Even to Cary himself.

In a series of disturbing, unfiltered monologues, Cary unburdens himself of his memories -- of being raised by a psychopathic single mother who was abandoned by her gay husband, of becoming the target of a pedophile, of becoming morbidly obese, followed by quack treatments that boomerang him alarmingly into anorexia. Cary recalls being a bullied gay teenager who literally crucifies himself with a hammer and nails to get out of gym class. From a psych ward, he finds himself instantly famous after an unintentionally homoerotic poem he wrote for a high school assignment finds its way to becoming the #1 pop song in the nation. In the years that follow, Cary's life nosedives again and again, yet he always finds himself rescued by bizarre deus-ex-machina occurrences.

All these tales, however, are placed into doubt after his former therapist is accused in the media of implanting false memories in patients. Cary is labeled a pathological liar in a national magazine cover story.

Refusing to believe that his exceptional life never actually happened, Cary creates a grotesque, secret, museum to himself filled with artefacts of atrocities and miracles which prove that his memories are true -- but is it only a museum of lies?

Sunday, June 08, 2025

 #Believe:  A Memoir of Stories


At its core, this book is about the evolution of a frail child into a woman shaped by intense love, incredible upheavals, and ultimately, a deep personal wisdom.

At the age of 36, Christina had it all:  two young and healthy boys, an uber-successful husband, a big house in a gated community...she was rich, young and on top of the world.  Then on the morning of September 11, 2000 a devastating phone call would upend everything and life as she knew it.  While this cataclysmic event didn't mark the beginning or end of her life, it would be the test of her character, agency, and faith.

The story begins with a childhood marked by illness where books and fairytales became her refuge and compass.  These early influences are woven throughout her life, not as naive fantasies but emotional frameworks that at times conflict with reality.

At twenty-five, Christina meets Jeffrey, a Wall Street Titan.  The connection is all consuming and their life is thrilling, exciting, and materially abundant.

Then her world takes a drastic twist where her journey is all about transformation and a deeper meaning.  The book becomes less about the external events and more about the quiet and radical changes and Christina's understanding about self, love, spirituality, grief, and the journey of life.

This is a story of life lessons that teach resilience, self-discovery, unconditional love, and finding the inner strength and faith you need to get through life's challenges.

Friday, June 06, 2025

 #My Wingman


Clover's life is a beautiful mess, and she's not quite sure how to untangle it. With the loss of her mother at birth and a grandmother slipping into the fog of dementia, Clover feels crushed under the weight of all that has been lost. Add to this the heartbreak of losing her platonic soulmate, Elliot, in a tragic accident, and you have a recipe for a walk on the wild side of grief.

Enter Reese, the college bestie, spirited yoga studio owner with a knack for quirky pep talks and a rebel heart straight out of a rock band. When Reese encourages Clover to take an escapade to Franklin—an enchanting town where coffee flows freely and friendships spark like fireworks—Clover is thrown into a whirlwind of unexpected connections, including Sadie, a kind-hearted single mom with a penchant for dark roast, and Everett, Elliot’s younger brother who is just as charming (if not cheeky!).

Facing life-altering decisions while haunted by ghostly glimpses of Elliot, Clover begins to question everything. Should she step into the light of a new yoga studio with Reese or return to the familiarity of family in Savannah, or take an unlikely path entirely new to her? And what about that doppelgänger who seems to have stepped right out of her dreams?

As Clover slowly reclaims her laughter, navigates the complex threads of friendship, and unearths a budding romance, she discovers that healing is less about moving on and more about creating a life that feels true to her heart. Can she find the courage to embrace the uncertainties, or will fear of loss keep her tethered to the past?

Join Clover as she learns to dance between heartbreak and the sweet embrace of new beginnings—after all, sometimes the best wingman is the one that stirs your soul.

 #Divine Adventure:  Time and Eternity


If God is eternal, why does our universe appear to have a beginning?

This apparent contradiction has challenged human understanding for millennia. In this thought-provoking sequel to "The Divine Adventure: Why We Exist," Zelise explores the relationship between time and eternity through an illuminating dialogue that unfolds revelation after revelation.

What if our fundamental assumptions about both time and eternity were incomplete? What if the paradox itself points toward a more profound truth hiding in plain sight?

Drawing on her unique background in both law and ministry, Zelise guides readers through a logical yet inspiring journey that challenges conventional thinking and offers unexpected insights into the very nature of existence. Each chapter builds toward discoveries that reframe our understanding of cosmic purpose and our place within it.

"The Divine AdventureTime and Eternity" doesn't just pose questions—it unveils a coherent framework where ancient paradoxes dissolve and new possibilities emerge.

Join the conversation and experience for yourself the moments of clarity that transform complexity into elegant understanding.

 #The Matriarch Messiah


Six months after their harrowing search for the black object in "The Matriarch Matrix," Zara, a devout Kurdish woman, finds herself thrust into the spotlight. Heralded as the next messiah by the Russian oligarch Alexander Murometz, her name echoes across the globe as the world searches for answers in a time of turmoil. But Zara, plagued by her past and her troubled relationship with Peter, an American editor she had come to love, is unsure of her role in this new world order.


Enter Rachel, a brilliant Israeli Torah historian, who has been tasked with refuting Zara's claims of divine inspiration. Rachel is a woman driven by her own personal quest to uncover the secrets of her family's history and the truth behind the ancient goddess Asherah. Her research leads her to discoveries that could rewrite biblical history and change the course of global affairs.


Meanwhile, Peter, still grappling with the aftermath of his near-death experience and the emotional turmoil of Zara's disappearance, finds himself caught in a love triangle. He carries a deep affection for Zara, but he is drawn to Rachel's unwavering intellect and shared passion for uncovering the truth. Their search for the "blue cavern," an ancient sanctuary said to hold immense power, becomes a race against time as the world teeters on the brink of nuclear war.


As the lines between ancient prophecy and modern-day reality blur, Zara, Peter, and Rachel are pulled into a breathtaking adventure where ancient myths and cutting-edge technology collide. They must navigate a world of political intrigue, hidden agendas, and dangerous conspiracies to find the truth about the blue cavern and the mythical black object that holds the key to saving humanity.

 #Vademecum of English:  A Complete Reference Guide for Teachers and Learners


This handbook is intended aa reference aid for both teachers and students of English. It concentrates all the relevant information related to a specific subject in a few charts, helping the user spot the important issues aa glance, including examples and main exceptions.


Divided into four parts —Phonetics, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Etymology— the user will discover why many “irregular” verbs are not so irregular, why English spelling is not as chaotic as it seems, and how easy it is to enrich your vocabulary with hundreds of words by just paying attention to roots and affixes all in charts and tables.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

 # Deadly Vision


A revolutionary medical breakthrough. A technology, so advanced, people will kill to prevent its discovery.

Dr. Taylor Abrahms, rising above his troubled past, is an expert in the burgeoning field of Medical Virtual Reality. A gifted researcher, he's created an experimental fusion of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and microsurgery that will revolutionize the way surgery is performed. With the Virtual Heart Project (VHP), Taylor can enter a virtual recreation of his patient's beating heart and perform critical, life-saving surgery entirely within the realm of virtual reality. But in the political war zone of San Francisco University Medical Center, not everyone is thrilled.

With a health care crisis threatening to bankrupt the nation, advanced biotechnology is a flashpoint in health care reform. Taylor's research is scapegoated and he finds himself caught between warring factions in medicine and politics that will do anything to shut his project down, a battle that rages all the way to an upcoming Presidential election. Soon, Taylor finds himself the target of nonstop attacks: the destruction of his career, scientific sabotage, and murder, as those associated with the Virtual Heart Project are killed, one by one.

Fighting for his medical career and eventually his life, Deadly Vision tells the tale of Taylor's battle against overwhelming odds, political machinations, sabotage and murder, to bring this modern technology to reality and save the life of someone he loves.